Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Kizan Sanban Black Label Vintage Junmai Ginjo 1998

Review Date: April 14, 2008
Category Info: Sake :: Junmai Ginjo Koshu
Distilled From: Miyamanishiki
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Bottle Size: 720 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Kizan Sanban
Year Produced: 1998
Strength: 16%
Origin: Japan, Nagano

Tasting Notes:

Koshu (Aged Sake) Color is a pale yellow gold. The bright fruit of the unaged-version mellows with age and the palate is full of apples and rich nutty flavors. Very nice texture throughout, leading to a long and complex finish of almonds, earthy notes, which are well-balanced with bright apple notes.